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Gay and Lesbian Washington D.C. (DC) (Images of America)

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This is a lovely book, with interesting details. The author, who was our next- door neighbor for years, delivers in this book a fun sense of curious particulars that many people, even gay people, probably won't know about DC history. I especially like it because it leads you to the conclusion that DC has been quite a gay place for a long time too. Having lived a quarter century of that history here as an adult, I can corroborate the sweep of the historical narrative. It has been exciting. To now be legally married as a gay couple is the culmination of that history, in a personal sense. Our former neighbor, and a fine guy too, Frank Muzzy conveys this DC historical reality with a sense of drama in spots, and wit in others. It is valuable because it gives a rapid sense of why it is that gay marriage is working out here in this city. It has to do with the strength of the history, which Frank details, which has bolstered DC leaders and public to affirm the dignity of gay relationships.